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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
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The date change in this year's Academy Award presentation may yield surprising results 7
wmv.dailytroJan.com
Friday, February 27, 2004
Vol CXI.V. No W
Senate
branches
examine
violations
Judicial Council overturns majority of elections commissions rulings
By LINDSEY DAVIS
Staff Writer
Student Senate elections ended at midnight, but some are questioning the elections procedures after rulings of the Senate Judicial Council and the elections commission.
Early Wednesday morning, the elections commission ruled that the Directo campaign violated the elections code by actions taken in regards to a party held Saturday night. Senate President Harold Manti was present, which was perceived as an illegal endorsement. The ticket was also cited for not following the correct process of approval for material distributed and money spent on the event.
After the ruling of the elections commission. Directo and Ball were forced to remove their signs on campus and were unable to distribute campaign material pn campus from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 12:01 Thursday morning.
But late Wednesday night, the judicial Council overturned three of the five violations the Directo Ball campaign was found guilty of
Because of the timing of the Judicial Council's ruling, they said no recursive action was conceivable The Judicial Council said the elections commission decision may have unduly penalized the Directo-I see lamt« page • I
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USC womens basketball defeated UC Santa Barbara, 76-61. on Thursday. IS _ : ’■■■
The No. 1 Women of Troy water polo team plays at the UCSB tournament IB
Upcoming---J
Lifestyle.---7
WEATHER
Today: Few showers High of Tomorrow. Sunny, high of 65.
Eufce**- lee < D«
Gearing up. The Democratic presidential candidates discussed gay marriage and the ability to beat President Bush during the CNN/Los Angela Times debate In Bovard Auditorium Thursday night
Democrats debate at USC
Candidates vie for Super Tuesday votes in televised event at Bovard Auditorium.
By BLAKE HENNON
Staff Writer
The four remaining Democratic presidential candidates gathered Thursday in Bovard Auditorium for an informal, conversational debate sponsored by CNN and the Los Angeles Times.
Sen. John Kerry (Mass.), Sen. John Edwards (N.C.), Rev. Al Sharpton and Rep Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) sat down around a table with moderator Larry King and panelists Janet Clayton and Ron
Brownslein in the last debate before Super Tuesday, when 10 states, including California, hold their primaries
Kerry, the Democratic races front run ner who has won IM of 20 primaries a nil caucuses held thus far. spent must ol his speaking time either criticizing President Bush or defending his votes and positions The other three candidates were largely asked to differentiate themselves from him or clarify why they were still running Responding to a question about polar mng politics. Kerry said that the country is divided because Bush is polarizing
"He can’t talk to America about health care, he doesn't have a plan." Kerry said “He can t talk to America about the envi ronment. our legacy to our children.
because hes going backwards He tar talk to Amenta about keeping a promi: of No Child Left Behind, because hes lea ing millions of children behind every ild lie cant even keep Ins promise about ll deficit It s the largest in history lie is til gmg into Sotial Security He has squai dered the good will toward Amen September lllli
Edwards asked several questic about his differences from avuided duel t personal c ntic isms
King began the debate In ask whethei Edwards assertion that he inspire the nation meant tha! Kerry m not
“No." I dwards responded ’YVhat
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Institute explores Latino voting power
The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute conference highlighted the intricacies of Latino constituencies.
MARY HOLING
Staff Wnur
Over 200 experts on Latino politics gathered at the Davidson Conference Center on Thursday to discuss the realities of the contemporary Latino experience in politics.
The conference, whkh was put on by USCs Tomas Riven Policy Institute, focused on a wide variety of issues from voting technologies to mobilizing Latino voters and how they affect
Latino participation in American politics.
'Pundits and politicians attribute characteristics to Latinos that aren t the reality, and this conference seeks to create a more balanced perspective on the Latino electorate, which is why we have people from all over the country speaking today." said Di Harry Pachon, professor of public policy and president of the Tom is Rivera Policy Institute.
Latinos are quickly becoming the page • 1
Steve* T» Tri**
Politics. Kevin Shelley. California secretary ot state, spoke on encouraging Latino political involvement as part of the Tom&s Rivera Institute Conference

Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
INSIDE
The date change in this year's Academy Award presentation may yield surprising results 7
wmv.dailytroJan.com
Friday, February 27, 2004
Vol CXI.V. No W
Senate
branches
examine
violations
Judicial Council overturns majority of elections commissions rulings
By LINDSEY DAVIS
Staff Writer
Student Senate elections ended at midnight, but some are questioning the elections procedures after rulings of the Senate Judicial Council and the elections commission.
Early Wednesday morning, the elections commission ruled that the Directo campaign violated the elections code by actions taken in regards to a party held Saturday night. Senate President Harold Manti was present, which was perceived as an illegal endorsement. The ticket was also cited for not following the correct process of approval for material distributed and money spent on the event.
After the ruling of the elections commission. Directo and Ball were forced to remove their signs on campus and were unable to distribute campaign material pn campus from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 12:01 Thursday morning.
But late Wednesday night, the judicial Council overturned three of the five violations the Directo Ball campaign was found guilty of
Because of the timing of the Judicial Council's ruling, they said no recursive action was conceivable The Judicial Council said the elections commission decision may have unduly penalized the Directo-I see lamt« page • I
, • •
^ 1
* * 1
I v V <
* ■v.. *1 mite I
USC womens basketball defeated UC Santa Barbara, 76-61. on Thursday. IS _ : ’■■■
The No. 1 Women of Troy water polo team plays at the UCSB tournament IB
Upcoming---J
Lifestyle.---7
WEATHER
Today: Few showers High of Tomorrow. Sunny, high of 65.
Eufce**- lee < D«
Gearing up. The Democratic presidential candidates discussed gay marriage and the ability to beat President Bush during the CNN/Los Angela Times debate In Bovard Auditorium Thursday night
Democrats debate at USC
Candidates vie for Super Tuesday votes in televised event at Bovard Auditorium.
By BLAKE HENNON
Staff Writer
The four remaining Democratic presidential candidates gathered Thursday in Bovard Auditorium for an informal, conversational debate sponsored by CNN and the Los Angeles Times.
Sen. John Kerry (Mass.), Sen. John Edwards (N.C.), Rev. Al Sharpton and Rep Dennis Kucinich (Ohio) sat down around a table with moderator Larry King and panelists Janet Clayton and Ron
Brownslein in the last debate before Super Tuesday, when 10 states, including California, hold their primaries
Kerry, the Democratic races front run ner who has won IM of 20 primaries a nil caucuses held thus far. spent must ol his speaking time either criticizing President Bush or defending his votes and positions The other three candidates were largely asked to differentiate themselves from him or clarify why they were still running Responding to a question about polar mng politics. Kerry said that the country is divided because Bush is polarizing
"He can’t talk to America about health care, he doesn't have a plan." Kerry said “He can t talk to America about the envi ronment. our legacy to our children.
because hes going backwards He tar talk to Amenta about keeping a promi: of No Child Left Behind, because hes lea ing millions of children behind every ild lie cant even keep Ins promise about ll deficit It s the largest in history lie is til gmg into Sotial Security He has squai dered the good will toward Amen September lllli
Edwards asked several questic about his differences from avuided duel t personal c ntic isms
King began the debate In ask whethei Edwards assertion that he inspire the nation meant tha! Kerry m not
“No." I dwards responded ’YVhat
i see t>«t>ate page 8
ft er
I Ml I
Id
More
Coverage
f (twejnis .in.; Kerry poMu .1 rally i^agr- h
Students
page h
Debate viewing in Commons Annenherg
page H
Institute explores Latino voting power
The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute conference highlighted the intricacies of Latino constituencies.
MARY HOLING
Staff Wnur
Over 200 experts on Latino politics gathered at the Davidson Conference Center on Thursday to discuss the realities of the contemporary Latino experience in politics.
The conference, whkh was put on by USCs Tomas Riven Policy Institute, focused on a wide variety of issues from voting technologies to mobilizing Latino voters and how they affect
Latino participation in American politics.
'Pundits and politicians attribute characteristics to Latinos that aren t the reality, and this conference seeks to create a more balanced perspective on the Latino electorate, which is why we have people from all over the country speaking today." said Di Harry Pachon, professor of public policy and president of the Tom is Rivera Policy Institute.
Latinos are quickly becoming the page • 1
Steve* T» Tri**
Politics. Kevin Shelley. California secretary ot state, spoke on encouraging Latino political involvement as part of the Tom&s Rivera Institute Conference